The robbery occurred in the 200 block of Taft Avenue at 6:48 p.m. The men wielded two handguns, and stole the purses of the two women, Syracuse police said.

All three suspects are described as black males in their late teens or early 20s, who are 5 feet 8 inches tall with a thin build. Two were wearing dark clothing and the other was wearing a grey, hooded sweatshirt.

They were last seen heading on foot toward Shop City Shopping Center.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315-442-5222.